Toni Francis is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Jjb Hilliard Wl Lyons, LLC and UBS Financial Services Inc. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

William Conte is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Avantax Advisory Services. Conte also operates Conte Co., CPA Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Ameriprise Financial Services serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Thomas Leonardi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior firms include FSC Securities Corporation and Strategic Capital Advisors, Inc., where he also serves as President and CEO. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and financial planning through Strategic Capital Advisors, Inc. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Brant Giere is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2012 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with bookkeeping and maintenance on his family farming operation in Akron, Ohio, and manages administrative tasks for a car racing-related business, Goat Powered LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment research to support its offering.

Kay Auwerter is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Copley, OH. She has 18 years of industry experience and has worked at LPL Financial since 2008, including 14 years at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Barbara Thacker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as trustee of her father's irrevocable trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning areas such as business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis.

Stephen Burt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Burt is a sole proprietor of a rental property business in Littleton, Colorado. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning processes and offers a wide range of investment and wealth management solutions.

Meredith Marchand is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, following roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Isabella Marshall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Akron, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, she worked at DRB Systems and Lowe's and has a background that includes roles in education and a small business in homemade ice cream. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Vasana Lipke is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been a part of the team since September 2014. Prior to joining Merrill, she gained experience in the banking industry. Vasana holds FINRA Series 7, SIE, and 66 registrations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She collaborates with a team dedicated to providing personalized wealth management services tailored to the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Her expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Vasana emphasizes building deep rapport with clients to understand what matters most to them and to create customized wealth management approaches that adapt to changing life circumstances and market conditions. Outside of her professional role, Vasana is involved with the National Kidney Foundation. She enjoys activities such as antiquing, biking, camping, gardening, hiking, ice hockey, painting, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Drew Donohoe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience and holds the Series 63 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. He is also an owner and partner of D2 Wealth Management, a separate advisory business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with access to proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Deb Orians is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique financial situation and goals. Her approach emphasizes understanding the client's full financial picture and adapting strategies to the changing market conditions while utilizing investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. With expertise in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income, Deb works closely with clients and their families to help pursue long-term financial objectives. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Deb is actively involved in her community, volunteering with organizations such as Refuge of Hope, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Samaritan's Purse, and Soar International. Her personal interests include gardening, interior decorating, and spending time with her family.

Henry Paul is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is a majority stockholder in LEP LLC, a commercial real estate management company, and his wife is a minority stockholder in the firm; he also owns Hep of Gville, LLC, which builds and sells residential spec homes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining a tiered wrap fee structure and oversight of its investment models.

Ronald Dunk is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc., and Securities Service Network, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a hobby farm where he raises and sells lambs and chicken eggs. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios using firm-provided tools and access to third-party money managers.

Matthew Lewis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Christiana Blakeslee is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Independence Wealth Advisors and has also been involved with the Maverick Warriors Volleyball Club. Outside of financial advising, she works as an independent contractor for Door Dash and Rover. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models, including third-party sponsored programs and discretionary management through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Brian Lehner is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Blueprint, LLC, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., BFC Planning, Inc., and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He is also a managing partner of Lehner Shope Wealth Group, an investment business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various program structures, including access to third-party managers and bespoke investment strategies.

Kelly Pariso is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Akron, OH since 2005. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates for over 18 years. Outside of her advisory role, Pariso is president of the Portage Lakes Polar Bear Club, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, delivering written recommendations and ongoing advice that incorporate asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Kevin Mace is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Thrivent Investment Management and has prior experience at Ameriprise, The Huntington Investment Company, and Prudential. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and business continuation without managing client portfolios directly.

Paul Frey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Massillon, OH, holding a ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license. He has eight years of industry experience, including nine years at Edward Jones and 24 years at Bob Evans prior to that. Outside of finance, he performs as a drummer for a local band, the Twanglers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.